Pat Kirwan has come up with six intriguing storylines to monitor now that the preseason is over, including a method teams could employ to effectively attack the Eagles' "Dream Team" defense.

While Philadelphia's offense possesses ample talent to make a run, the Eagles' success this season will ultimately fall upon defensive coordinator Sean McDermott's charges.

The unexpected of the NFL is something Rams rookie Chris Long knew to expect. His lack of experience in NFL turmoil and his youthful optimism play heavily into his favor at the moment.